Industry
October 27, 2025
Belgian Regulator Urges Pragmatic Approach to Gambling Reforms
Belgium’s Gambling Commission, Kansspelcommissie (KSC), recently submitted its advice on a new, wide-ranging gambling bill that aims to improve player protections, enhance regulatory oversight, and address the gambling industry’s structural issues in the country. While the regulator agreed with the need for reform, it also cautioned lawmakers against adopting measures without careful consideration. KSC Offered […]
Industry
October 27, 2025
Denmark Unveils Sweeping Gambling Reforms to Tackle Emerging Challenges
Denmark’s government has unveiled a comprehensive reform package reshaping the country’s gambling landscape. The new legislation introduces new advertising restrictions, greater oversight, and strengthened support systems for people at risk of addiction. Lawmakers have indicated that additional reforms are already underway, underlining the government’s ongoing efforts to modernize Denmark’s gambling regulations. Influencer Advertising Faces Severe […]
Industry
October 27, 2025
BHA: Open Letter Asks Chancellor to Axe the Racing Tax
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) announced that the industry has come together in support of the Axe the Racing Tax initiative. In an open letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the industry expressed its concerns with a proposal to harmonize Britain’s gambling tax. Horseracing Industry Opposes RBGD The BHA’s open letter has listed serious […]
Industry
October 27, 2025
Spelinspektionen Bans Skins Gambling Operator Yomoly
Sweden’s gambling regulator, Spelinspektionen, announced that it has banned skins gambling operator Yomoli Ltd with immediate effect. The authority learned that the operator’s sites actively targeted local players despite their lack of a license. The Decision Is with Immediate Effect In its official decision, the Spelinspektionen said that Yomoly is now prohibited from offering its […]
Industry
October 27, 2025
BGC: EY Report Warns Against Gambling Tax Hike
Britain’s Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has warned the government that further gaming taxes could end thousands of jobs and jeopardize the economy. Echoing widespread concerns about the UK’s mulled tax changes, the BGC encouraged the government to prioritize a healthy industry over short-term profits. EY Warns of Devastating Economic Consequences In its address, the […]
Industry
October 27, 2025
UKGC Is Tracking 1,000 Illegal Gambling Services
The UK Gambling Commission is keeping tabs on the illegal gambling market; this much is clear from a recent statement by the watchdog’s CEO, Andrew Rhodes, who spoke at the International Association of Gaming Regulators in Toronto, Canada. UKGC Pursues Offshore Websites Without Much Fanfare While the UKGC has not really boasted about its achievements […]
Industry
October 24, 2025
Isle of Man Gears Up for Sweeping Gambling Regulation Overhaul
The Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) has announced its commitment to press ahead with its extensive Gambling Supervision Commission Bill, which represents the most significant change to the island’s gambling laws in more than a decade. The move follows the close of a public consultation. It comes as the island prepares for a […]
Poker
October 24, 2025
Online Casino Owner Alleges He Was Banned from X in Exchange for Money
The firebrand owner of Duel Casino, Ossi Ketola, better known to netizens as Monarch, has erupted during a Twitch stream, alleging that he had been banned from the popular social media platform X in exchange for money. Ketola did not specify who orchestrated the attack against him, but argued that it was part of a […]
Sports
October 24, 2025
KSA Reports Progress on Sports Betting Integrity
Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has released the results of its latest investigation into potential match-fixing in sports betting, following the Sports Betting Intelligence Unit (SBIU) receiving a number of alerts. In response, the KSA decided to review the way four licensed operators identify and manage the risk of match-fixing. The goal of the assessment was to verify […]
Casino
October 24, 2025
London Casino Goes After Saudi Arabian Sheik Over Unpaid $5.33M Debt
A London casino is looking for GBP 4 million, or $5.33 million, from a Saudi Arabian after the latter failed to repay the line of credit extended to him. According to Les Ambassadeurs, Sheik Hassan Eneny, 82, has yet not made any attempts to cover his debt to the casino. Moneyed Patron Refuses to Pay […]
